Recycling Waste Heat To Energy Gets More Efficient At UM
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The right material wrapped around your car's exhaust system could one day scavenge heat that would otherwise be wasted, turning it into energy to warm the cabin or recharge the battery.
The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a five-year $10.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study colorectal and pancreatic cancer.
Men tend to rush in for their prized item, pay, and leave. Women study the fabrics, color, texture and price. The hunting and gathering ritual of yesteryear continues today in malls around the world. Understanding the shopping behavior of your partner can help relieve stress at the stores, according to a researcher at the University of Michigan.
The University of Michigan took a big chance on a vast opportunity when it purchased Pfizer Inc.'s two million square foot research complex in Ann Arbor in 2009. I got a glimpse just how vast when I accompanied David Canter on an official tour of the complex Monday.
Older people who live in racially segregated neighborhoods with high crime rates have a much higher chance of developing cancer than do older people with similar health histories and income levels who live in safer, less segregated neighborhoods.
The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Thursday unveiled preliminary details for the 30th edition of its annual Midwest equity event. The event, which fuels economic development and growth, will be held May 10-11, 2011 at the Marriott Resort in Ypsilanti.
There's a whale of a new display at the University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History, a leviathan that represents a scientific saga of equally grand proportions
A drug marketed to grow bone in osteoporosis patients also works to heal bone wounds in gum disease patients, a University of Michigan study suggests
Kristen Adamowski had the idea while lamenting the lack of space in her dorm room. "I thought it would be awesome if I could save space by combining my ottoman and my refrigerator into one," said Adamowski, a freshman in the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Judges in the 1,000 Pitches business idea contest agreed, and on Sunday morning, Adamowski became one of 10 students to win $1,000 in the contest that attracted more than 3,000 ideas from students across the university.
The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease is not as high as many may think, according to new research from University of Michigan gastroenterologists.
Medicare patients with a host of physical problems are getting better care at the University of Michigan Health System, and UM staff have saved more than $15 million on the cost of that care over four years.
The Accelerate Michigan business plan competition featured a full day of company presentations and panel discussions Friday. And Friday evening, the competition named the winners of its student business plan contest, passing out $60,000 in prize money.
The University of Michigan has barely begun moving into a huge new research center, the 2.1 million square foot former Pfizer drug research center in northeast Ann Arbor. WWJ's Matt Roush takes a little tour around.
A wave of reptile extinctions on the Greek islands over the past 15,000 years may offer a preview of the way plants and animals will respond as the world rapidly warms due to human-caused climate change, according to a University of Michigan ecologist and his colleagues.
New University of Michigan research shows that it's possible to break up the 'plaques' that help create the devastating mental damage of Alzheimer's -- at least in tissue samples in the lab.
Physics will be at play in every shot, check and goal of the attendance record-setting Big Chill at the Big House hockey match between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University on Dec. 11. In a game-day public lecture packed with demonstrations, chair of the Physics Department and recreational hockey player Brad Orr will discuss some of the science behind the world's fastest sport.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The latest water samples from the Oakland County Sheriff's Administration Building were clear of Legionella bacteria, county officials said.
As the polar air swings down over Southeast Michigan, we will be getting some of the coldest air of the year.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Many Michigan school districts have policies and procedures that help in making decisions about cold weather closings.
Experts say keeping your vehicle in good shape can make all the difference.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is expected in a Washtenaw County court Thursday afternoon. Moore is charged in connection with the home invasion and stalking of a staff member with whom he allegedly had an "intimate relationship."
President Trump leaves Switzerland today after attending the World Economic Forum and participating in some discussions about Greenland, CBS News has this report.
One person is dead and two others injured after a shooting in east Detroit. Severely cold weather is in the forecast. Other top stories.
Scattered snow showers early this morning with more expected this afternoon and evening. Additional minor accumulations are likely, but generally remain below 1 inch. Mostly cloudy today with temps around 24 and dropping as the cold front passes. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from tonight through Saturday morning due to dangerously cold conditions. Wind chills well below zero are expected, reaching a minimum of -15 to -25F Friday morning. Confidence is increasing for accumulating snowfall on Sunday into Monday, with potential for several inches across southeast MI.
For people experiencing homelessness, it is never easy. But with the cold coming later this week, which Southeast Michigan hasn't felt in seven years, the need to help people without consistent shelter is greater.